All student athletes must meet the VHSL academic requirement of passing five classes in the previous semester and must be enrolled in no less than five classes for the current semester.

PWCS academic standards require high school students participating in interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, marching band, and drill team to pass five subjects and earn a "C" or better in two of those five subjects at the end of the first semester and at the end of the school year.

Virginia High School League Eligibility

With the adoption of PWCS Regulation 721-2, changes have been added that impact a student’s VHSL eligibility for participation in interscholastic sports at the high school level. Briefly stated, the following excerpts from Regulation 721-2 (PDF) describe possible impact if a student transfers from one school to another:

♦ Once a student establishes eligibility in a high school, any additional transfer requests for designated site programs shall not be considered for a waiver and the student shall be ineligible for 365 days from the date of the transfer.

♦ Students who enter the ninth grade through residence or acceptance into a designated site program will establish VHSL eligibility at the school.

♦ Once a student establishes eligibility at a high school and the student transfers to another high school for any reason, the student shall be ineligible for 365 days unless there is a corresponding change of address in accordance with VHSL Regulation 28A-7-1.

Health & Safety

CONCUSSION EDUCATION

All student athletes and their parents or guardians are required to take concussion education training annually. Read More

Concussion Legacy Institute

The mission of the Concussion Legacy Institute is to advance the study, treatment and prevention of the effects of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups.

ACHIEVES

For The College Bound Student-Athlete

Are you interested in knowing if you are eligible for NCAA athletic participation? Student-athletes interested in participating in college athletics at a Division I or Division II college or university must register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

NCAA Eligibility Center

“The Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete”

Understanding the NCAA Clearinghouse

NCAA Division I/II Worksheet

NCAA - Division I New Academic Requirements

Dynamite Sports

Dynamite Sports provides educational programs to high school student-athletes and parents. They also provide staff development training and resources for high school coaches and counselors, so everyone involved can make knowledgeable decisions regarding college athletics and the recruiting process.